St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church & Catholic Student Center, 721 N. College St., Booneville, MS 38829, [662] 728-7509 or [662] 728-2257
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Individuals and/or couples seeking information regarding the following SACRAMENTS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, please contact Sister Colette at 662-728-7509 or 662-728-2257.

Pertinent information regarding each Sacrament is as follows:

BAPTISM - Two (2) sessions with parent(s) required. At least one God-parent must be a practicing Catholic.

RECONCILIATION - Confessions offered each Sunday following the 11:15 a.m. Mass, upon request.

FIRST RECONCILIATION - for children age seven (7) years and older, two years of mandatory Religious Education and a six-session program is required. (Diocesan regulation)

FIRST EUCHARIST - First Holy Communion for children age seven (7) and older, two years of mandatory Religious Education and a six-session program is required. (Diocesan regulation)

CONFIRMATION - The Sacrament of Confirmation is offered to youth who have completed two (2) years of mandatory Religious Education following their First Holy Communion and who are either in their Junior or Senior year of High School.

MARRIAGE - Couples planning for the Sacrament of Marriage are asked to contact the Pastor at least 6 (six) months prior to the planned wedding date. Couples are requested to attend an Engaged Encounter weekend; complete a pre-marital inventory called "Foccus" (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study); and attend four (4) preparation sessions.

ANNOINTING OF THE SICK - This Sacrament is administered by a priest. Arrangements can be made by contacting Sister Colette, or requesting reception of the Sacrament immediately following the Sunday Mass.

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